{"id":10317,"date":"2018-11-28T16:42:21","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T22:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=10317"},"modified":"2018-11-28T16:42:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T22:42:21","slug":"inkwell-awards-changing-host-show-location-from-heroescon-to-the-great-philadelphia-comic-con","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2018\/11\/28\/inkwell-awards-changing-host-show-location-from-heroescon-to-the-great-philadelphia-comic-con\/","title":{"rendered":"Inkwell Awards Changing Host Show Location from HeroesCon to the Great Philadelphia Comic Con!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Inkwell Awards is announcing that their annual live awards ceremony will be relocating to the Great Philadelphia Comic Con! at the The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, during April 12-14, 2019. Their awards ceremonies for the previous eight years, including 2018, were held at the June HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Inkwell Awards<\/a>\u00a0founder and director Bob Almond, it was HeroesCon promoter Shelton Drum who initially invited the non-profit organization to his long-running, family-friendly show in 2011. \u201cWe had been left hanging in the wind by a major convention, and Shelton, who had endured similar problems, wanted to support a kindred spirit and show that this altruistic, annual event could be done and well-supported.\u201d<\/p>\n

Almond added, \u201cChanging venues is both sorrowful and exciting. Our presence at Heroes\u2019 industry-respected and community-loved show further boosted our credibility and exposure, which helped with fundraising in the long run. We can truly thank HeroesCon for where we are now. But the 16-hour drives and related travel expenses each season would leave our budget almost wiped out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regarding the location switch, Almond explained, \u201cWhen Great Philadelphia Con!\u2019s Creator Relations and Artist Alley Director Stan Konopka with promoter Christopher D. Wertz offered us their venue and funding support for all expenses, we were thrilled. A mere six-hour drive is a huge relief for us. Christopher\u2019s convention has grown in a short time in reputation and attendance from both the celebrity\/artist guests and the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wertz gave the following statement:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe at The\u00a0Great Philadelphia Comic Con!<\/a>\u00a0would like to graciously thank the Inkwell Awards and Bob for honoring our show by choosing us to host the Inkwell Award Ceremony and its nominees at our April 2019 event and beyond. Stan has been working with Bob closely in order to create one of the best Awards Ceremonies in the business. We look forward to working together to make an amazing and enduring event that can grow with our show year over year.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a statement, Heroes promoter Drum said:<\/p>\n

\u201dIt\u2019s been eight years since Bob Almond made\u00a0HeroesCon<\/a>\u00a0the home of The Inkwells. We have been privileged to be host to Bob and his team as they honored the true unsung heroes of comics, the Inkers. The annual Inkwell Awards ceremony\u2013 the anchor of our opening day programming\u2013 has spotlighted and awarded many of the greatest inkers in comic\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd now Bob is heading to Great Philadelphia Comic Con! and taking the Inkwells with him. They will be missed, but it is wonderful knowing Bob Almond will still be at it making the world a more appreciative place for our black-thumbed brethren. Godspeed, Bob.\u201d<\/p>\n

Almond concluded, \u201cShelton graciously took us in at a low-point for me. Now, as we celebrate The Inkwells\u2019 10th anniversary, it\u2019s like progressing from one chapter of growth to a new one as we boldly embark on our second decade with Christopher and Stan.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Inkwell Awards<\/a>\u00a0is the only official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and educate regarding the art form of comic-book inking, as well as annually recognize the best ink artists and their work. Established in 2008, the Inkwells are overseen by a volunteer committee of industry professionals and assisted by various professional ambassadors and contributors. They sponsor the Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Kubert School and host the Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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